On-air challenge: I’m going to give you some words. For each one, think of something that starts with the first letter of my word … and that fits in the category named by the rest of my word.
Example: Factor — (Morgan) Freeman, (Henry) Fonda, (Harrison) Ford [actor starting with F]1. Scar2. Aisle3. Crank4. Broom
5. Thorn6. Bride7. Swine8. Cape9. Trapper
Last week’s challenge: Name a classic TV show in two words, in which the respective words rhyme with the first and last names of a famous writer – four letters in the first name, five letter in the last name. Who is it?
Challenge answer: “Get Smart” –> Bret Harte
Winner: Mary Butler from Columbus, Nebraska
This week’s challenge: This challenge comes from listener Jim Vespe, of Mamaroneck, N.Y. Name a well-known U.S. city in nine letters. Change the third and fifth letters to get the name of a beverage. What is it?
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If you know the answer to the challenge, submit it here by Thursday, August 3rd at 3 p.m. ET. Listeners whose answers are selected win a chance to play the on-air puzzle. Important: include a phone number where we can reach you. Copyright 2023 NPR. To see more, visit https://www.npr.org.
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